By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — I have had the opportunity to ride along with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol the last few days, over the Labor Day weekend. My focus was to cover the heavy vessel traffic in the harbor and the sheriff’s office’s efforts to keep boaters safe, especially when larger vessels are traversing the port.…
The City of Ludington is accepting applications for a full-time Department of Public Works Clerk. Duties included, but not limited to, preparing weekly payroll, completing required state reports, maintaining various records, answering phones and resident inquiries, etc. This employee must have the ability to multitask with attention to detail and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs. Hourly wage of $20…
Editor’s Note: Earlier this summer, MCP published an editorial about the need for Ludington to attract cruise ships. Since that time, an effort has begun to make this a reality with a group of representatives from local businesses and organizations. Hopefully more information will be available soon. In the meantime, we take you to Muskegon to see the types of…
LUDINGTON — MCP tagged along with Deputy Mark Willis of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Sunday evening, Aug. 24, 2025, escorting the S.S. Badger into and out of port. Lake Michigan waves were over 4-feet but the sheriff’s office’s patrol boat handled them just fine. See more photos at www.greatlakesboatblog.com This Great Lakes Boat Blog video is a…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Hankwitz Heating & Cooling, 609 S. Washington Ave., Ludington; 231-843-2809. By Mark Varenhorst, MCP Contributor LUDINGTON — At the Ludington Municipal Marina on a rainy Monday in August sat a large yacht. It caught my eye while driving home. The size alone got my attention, but what kept my attention the most…
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